Maryland football alum Jalen Huskey drafted in third round of NFL Draft by Jacksonville Jaguars

TL;DR

Jalen Huskey, a Maryland football alum, was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round as the 100th pick of the NFL Draft. He transitioned from cornerback to safety during his college career and earned second-team All Big Ten honors in 2025.

Key points

Jalen Huskey drafted 100th overall by Jacksonville Jaguars
Transitioned from cornerback to safety at Maryland
Earned second-team All Big Ten honors in 2025

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 26: Jalen Huskey of the Maryland Terrapins speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 26, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images Maryland football has been one of the best programs at producing NFL draft picks in recent years, and the program has gotten off the board with the final selection of Day 2. The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted former Terp Jalen Huskey with the 100th pick, adding to a secondary that features star cornerback Travis Hunter and little else and struggled during the 2025 season. Huskey played two seasons at Maryland after transferring in from Bowling Green. He began his career with the Terps spending all his time at cornerback, but he slowly transitioned to a part-time safety by the end of the 2024 season, and by 2025, he was Maryland’s full-time starter in the box. While Maryland posted back-to-back 4-8 seasons, Huskey’s personal improvement was remarkable. He earned second-team All Big Ten honors with the Terps in 2025 after logging 72 tackles, two pass breakups and four interceptions. He was one of the cornerstone pieces for a Terps secondary that recorded 19 interceptions, the sixth-most in college football. Huskey was taken far earlier than expected — he was ESPN’s 228th-ranked draft pick. But that signals the Jaguars believe he’ll have an important role to play in the future of their franchise. The NFL draft continues with its third and final day on Saturday. The picks will begin at noon.

Q&A

What round was Jalen Huskey drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft?

Jalen Huskey was drafted in the third round as the 100th pick.

Which team drafted Jalen Huskey from Maryland?

The Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Jalen Huskey.

What were Jalen Huskey's college football statistics at Maryland?

In 2025, Jalen Huskey recorded 72 tackles, two pass breakups, and four interceptions.